After celebrating its 50th anniversary just a few months ago, Kepler’s Books suddenly closed its doors yesterday. What a shock, and what a shame — it was one of the most prominent independent bookstores in the U.S., akin to City Lights in San Francisco, Vroman’s in Pasadena, or Powell’s in Portland. Situated in Menlo Park near Stanford, Kepler’s had a long storied history. It was another victim of the economic downturn and the spread of chain and online bookstores.
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Thu 1 Sep 2005
Kepler’s Books suddenly closes
Posted by Jimmy under Books, Business and economy, San Francisco Bay Area
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Thu 1 Sep 2005
Google’s changing public perception
Posted by Jimmy under Business and economy
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I find it fascinating how there is suddenly a bunch of articles talking about how the perception of Google is changing from a bunch of fun-loving hackers dedicated to helping the world to a bunch of fun-loving hackers hellbent on controlling and dominating the world. First, the New York Times, then USA Today, and finally and most hilariously, the Onion.
Twitter: j_lin- Pro traveler trip: if you rent a car and stay at a friend's house, remember to remove the house key from the car keychain before returning.
- (2 wks ago) After lunch, visited Museum of History & Industry @mohai and South Lake Union Streetcar (not Trolley :P ). Now home. Great trip!
- (2 wks ago) Lunch at the Commons at Microsoft, a very lively space. Surprised that drinks were free, then remembered it's still Microsoft.
- @jewelia That's why I stayed home this weekend.